Xi Jinping Trump Beijing Meeting 2026: Hosting the Humiliator
Analysis of the Xi Jinping Trump Beijing Meeting 2026. Xi Jinping faces a dilemma as he prepares to host Trump despite the Venezuela raid humiliation due to China's economic woes.
He's bracing to host his humiliator. Xi Jinping is preparing for an April summit with Donald Trump in Beijing, a move he can't afford to cancel despite a massive blow to his political pride.
The Stakes of Xi Jinping Trump Beijing Meeting 2026
According to Nikkei Asia, the Chinese leader is in a tight bind following Trump's recent raid in Venezuela. The military action, conducted in a region where China has invested heavily, left Xi looking powerless. Yet, the scheduled 2026 meeting remains on the calendar.
Economic Desperation Trumps Political Face
China's long-stalled economy is the primary reason Xi isn't walking away. With domestic growth vanishing and the property sector in shambles, Beijing desperately needs to stabilize relations with the US to nurse its ailing markets. Katsuji Nakazawa notes that Xi is forced to prioritize financial pragmatism over nationalist optics.
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